Island Bird is for sale. She is a 1970 Bruce King design hull # 37
I have done a lot of work:
rebuilt the mast step
painted the hull above water line using a two part Sterling Paint, new paint on deck and mast, new bottom paint
replaced the wiring both AC and DC , everything is fused protected, i used marine grade wire ABYC approved and properly bonded the system(new zincs and shaft brush), rebuilt alternator,new house battery and ACR switch also
fuse protected, replaced the wire in mast, LED anchor light,new masthead and bow lights, new battery charger
rebuilt the mast head, new 316 stainless steel spindles and sheaves(plus a replacement set)new spinnaker blocks
new helm panel with temp, oil pressure, tach meter, push button cold star and ignition switch
rebuilt Ideal windlass and new foot switch on deck
replaced wire halyards with line
rebuilt all winches
built new hatches
built a stainless steel collar on deck where mast goes through and sealed with spartite collar
all deck hardware has been sealed with new sealant
new stainless cable life lines
38 hp westerbeke diesel engine with 2200 hrs before refit, new mechanical fuel pump, new 27 gallon fuel tank,
new fuel lines, new racor filter(primary) new mount and secondary fuel filter, new lift pump, new raw water
sea strainer, raw water and fresh water hoses, new transmission oil cooler/heat exchanger, new impeller plus a
back up, new fresh water circulation pump, new stainless shaft, coupler and three bladed prop( I still have the
folding props and a two bladed prop for back ups)
replaced cutlass bearing
v-drive was rebuilt
60 gallon fresh water tank
slightly new main sail and the main that was replaced plus a 170, 160,150,130,110,storm and spinnaker all sails have been inspected and repaired by Schattauer and Sons in seattle and are in excellent shape
removed electrosan toilet and fiberglass shower insert and replaced with a new port-a-potty.
removed sea cocks in head and patched holes in hull according to navy standards.
installed mahogany and holly sole in companionway, galley, around dining settee and head
new carpet and neoprene padding in salon and forward cabin
original Taylor kerosene two burner and stove(gimbaled) in excellent condition
full dodger with clear plastic windshields in great shape
two anchors, 1 28 lb danforth and a 45 lb cqr, 100 ft chain and 100 ft rhode and bow roller
new compass
installed an AC wall mounted heater
she is like new.
no electronics other than cabin lights, cockpit courtesy lights, new bilge pump and float switch, new depth finder
anchor and running lights( ready for you to set up how you like!)
she is a sensible cruiser. I'm sad to see her go.I have been working for a small yacht building company up here on the Salish sea for about ten years and decided to try refurbishing an old classic piece of plastic. I'm not going to candy coat this 42 year old boat and I'm not selling for a huge profit. She is affordable. This was a project and I hope the Ericson community can appreciate what I have done. she was all alone on the hard looking for some one to love her. see some photos in an album on this sight ( i need to update them). price is negotiable
please contact me : vanfuego@yahoo.com
I have my eye on a Cascade 42 that needs some love
I have done a lot of work:
rebuilt the mast step
painted the hull above water line using a two part Sterling Paint, new paint on deck and mast, new bottom paint
replaced the wiring both AC and DC , everything is fused protected, i used marine grade wire ABYC approved and properly bonded the system(new zincs and shaft brush), rebuilt alternator,new house battery and ACR switch also
fuse protected, replaced the wire in mast, LED anchor light,new masthead and bow lights, new battery charger
rebuilt the mast head, new 316 stainless steel spindles and sheaves(plus a replacement set)new spinnaker blocks
new helm panel with temp, oil pressure, tach meter, push button cold star and ignition switch
rebuilt Ideal windlass and new foot switch on deck
replaced wire halyards with line
rebuilt all winches
built new hatches
built a stainless steel collar on deck where mast goes through and sealed with spartite collar
all deck hardware has been sealed with new sealant
new stainless cable life lines
38 hp westerbeke diesel engine with 2200 hrs before refit, new mechanical fuel pump, new 27 gallon fuel tank,
new fuel lines, new racor filter(primary) new mount and secondary fuel filter, new lift pump, new raw water
sea strainer, raw water and fresh water hoses, new transmission oil cooler/heat exchanger, new impeller plus a
back up, new fresh water circulation pump, new stainless shaft, coupler and three bladed prop( I still have the
folding props and a two bladed prop for back ups)
replaced cutlass bearing
v-drive was rebuilt
60 gallon fresh water tank
slightly new main sail and the main that was replaced plus a 170, 160,150,130,110,storm and spinnaker all sails have been inspected and repaired by Schattauer and Sons in seattle and are in excellent shape
removed electrosan toilet and fiberglass shower insert and replaced with a new port-a-potty.
removed sea cocks in head and patched holes in hull according to navy standards.
installed mahogany and holly sole in companionway, galley, around dining settee and head
new carpet and neoprene padding in salon and forward cabin
original Taylor kerosene two burner and stove(gimbaled) in excellent condition
full dodger with clear plastic windshields in great shape
two anchors, 1 28 lb danforth and a 45 lb cqr, 100 ft chain and 100 ft rhode and bow roller
new compass
installed an AC wall mounted heater
she is like new.
no electronics other than cabin lights, cockpit courtesy lights, new bilge pump and float switch, new depth finder
anchor and running lights( ready for you to set up how you like!)
she is a sensible cruiser. I'm sad to see her go.I have been working for a small yacht building company up here on the Salish sea for about ten years and decided to try refurbishing an old classic piece of plastic. I'm not going to candy coat this 42 year old boat and I'm not selling for a huge profit. She is affordable. This was a project and I hope the Ericson community can appreciate what I have done. she was all alone on the hard looking for some one to love her. see some photos in an album on this sight ( i need to update them). price is negotiable
please contact me : vanfuego@yahoo.com
I have my eye on a Cascade 42 that needs some love
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